Coaches constantly talk about the importance of spacing in half-court offensive play but this also holds true in the transition game. When players run wide down the floor it is much easier to pass the ball up the floor to them. There are two reasons for this

Most coaches and players want to have an effective transition game but it takes a great deal of skill, fitness, and discipline to do this. The ability to run, pass and catch at high speeds is necessary for players if they are going to be able to play in any type of transition system.